Amy Goodman
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Acclaimed Actor Viggo Mortensen on the Pope, Poetry and Art in Politics
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November 5, 2015
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10:38Now PlayingActor, poet, photographer and book publisher Viggo Mortensen, star of the "Lord of the Rings" franchise, reads his poem "Back to Babylon" from his newly reissued book, "Twilight of Empire: Responses to Occupation." Mortensen also shares his thoughts on the progressive bent of Pope Francis and speaking out about injustice while leading a creative life.
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